The house — which features 11 bedrooms and 9.5 baths, per online listing data — has since been deemed "uninhabitable," the local fire department said.

About 25 people celebrating Thanksgiving escaped the Weston house fire that appears to have started by someone frying a turkey in the garage, officials say

A house caught on fire on Thursday in Weston after residents attempted to fry a turkey, according to officials. Firefighters from six surrounding departments responded to the large structure fire that began in the garage of 40 Weston Rd.

A Connecticut mansion valued at more than $4 million was destroyed by fire on Thanksgiving as a family of 20 was about to sit down to enjoy their holiday meal, authorities said.The fire ignited shortly before 4 p.

The Thanksgiving Day blaze took 16 hours to put out, the Weston Volunteer Fire Department said. (Credit: Weston Volunteer Fire Department)

Although 25 people were home at the time of the blaze, Weston firefighters said no injuries were reported. The $4M+ home is a total loss.

Many families opt to fry their turkeys for Thanksgiving, which can produce a delicious albeit dangerous final product. One Connecticut family learned the hard way just how important it is to be safe in these situations.

Deep-frying a turkey can result in an incredibly delicious bird, but it's also a pretty dangerous cooking method that can lead to disaster if you're not